Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.
The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.
Released: 11 Jul 2003
This study updates aspects of the Commission's 1998 study, International Benchmarking of the Australian Waterfront, which was based on data collected in 1997. The present study draws on data collected mainly during 2002 for the same selection of
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/international-stevedoring
Released: 7 Nov 2003
Annual report for 2002-03 on compliance with the Australian Government's requirements for the making and review of regulations. The Government requires departments and agencies to prepare Regulation Impact Statements to ensure regulatory action is
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/regulation-review-2002-03
Released: 1 Jul 2003
This paper aims to provide additional information about the characteristics and potential economic effects of third wave preferential trading arrangements of the type that Japan has begun negotiating, and examines their effects on investment and
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/preferential-trade-agreements
Released: 26 Jun 2003
The report is the first in a new three-year program of research by the Productivity Commission designed to provide comparable information on the financial performance of government trading enterprises.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/government-trading-enterprises/gte0102
Released: 5 Aug 2003
This paper examines trade liberalisation and the WTO and their links to living standards, income equality and poverty; core labour standards; and the environment and environmental policies.
https://www.pc.gov.au/research/supporting/wto-labour-environmental-standards
We undertake other policy relevant research in addition to our commissioned public inquiries and studies. This web page lists our current research projects.
This is our catalogue of policy relevant research that has been completed.
Commission staff undertake supporting research and analysis, data compilation and model development in support of our inquiry and study activity.
Employment & Education
Industry & Trade
Natural Resources
Productivity Analysis
Social & Community